Ecotourism
Activities at Our Farm
Ecotourism activities in Bioporos Organic Farm will give you the chance to enjoy numerous indoor and outdoor activities related to the traditional farm life in an educational and relaxing point of view. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how everyday products and food are produced and made or if you want to enjoy the nature and travel mentally through time, Bioporos Organic Farm is the place you were looking for!
Weekly
Program
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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10:00 - 12:00 | Cooking Lesson | Batik | Cooking Lesson | ||
12:00 - 14:00 | Saponification and Cosmetics | Saponification and Cosmetics | Saponification and Cosmetics | ||
10:00 - 12:00 | Learning About the World of Bees | Learning About the World of Bees | Learning About the World of Bees |
Cooking
Lessons
Learn how to cook traditional Greek, Corfiot and even Ancient Greek dishes.
We, in Bioporos organic restaurant, believe that it is extremely important for everyone to consume food prepared by completely natural and organic raw materials. The Greek gastronomy is as ancient and rich as the Greek culture itself. Agathi is always cheerful and willing to show you how to properly cook the most famous greek dishes, along with local and even ancient greek recipes! Among the Ecotourism activities in Bioporos Organic Farm you will get to know the evolution of Greek gastronomy through the centuries and grab the chance to knead and bake your own bread and delicious pies in our traditional wooden oven.

Saponification
and Cosmetics
Feed your body the best way possible by creating your own soap or cosmetics using traditional techniques and our organic products
Join our saponification and cosmetic classes in Bioporos Organic Farm and give yourself the chance to craft your own soap, body and hand cream and other cosmetics using only organic olive oil, honey and essences. Get to know the traditional techniques used for thousands years by humankind and take care of yourself with natural products made by none other than you. Iro will be your tutor in this fun and educational experience.

LEARNING
ABOUT THE MAGIC WORLD OF BEES
Get close and learn about one of the most powerful and important creatures on earth
In Bioporos farm we have installed a dynamically developing beekeeping unit. You are more than welcome to accompany us and get a close look at the beehives, meet this wonderful insect and get informed about the dangers that it encounters. Totally safe with the equipment that we offer for you, you will observe closely the process and the practices of traditional organic beekeeping. In addition, depending on the period of the year, you might enjoy one of the most complete ecotourism activities in Bioporos Organic Farm, participating in beekeeping, harvesting or the collection and processing of natural beeswax. Criton and Genneos will be more than happy to assist you to this once in a lifetime experience.

Meet
the Farm
Walk around the farm and explore animals and plants that you’ve always wanted to get closer to but you didn’t have the chance till now
Get to know the trees and the plants in Bioporos Organic Farm, get informed and learn about organic farming and the sustainable management of the rural ecosystem. Explore the path in Bioporos farm and see how our domestic animals live in the farm. Enjoy a fine walk in a pure unspoiled environment and have a close look at animals that you may never have seen before from so close. Our horse and our donkey will be waiting for you to caress them, whilst our sheep will transmit a wonderful feeling of calmness to you.

Birdwatching
Observe the birds around Bioporos and see species that you’ve never seen before
Being characterised as Special Bird Protection Zone, with 189 different species of birds, Korission Lake is the ideal place in Corfu island for bird lovers to observe, meet and discover some of the most beautiful birds ever! Hawks, eagles, ducks, herons and even flamingoes can be spotted in Bioporos Organic Farm and if you visit us during migration period you will see lots of different species passing by as the lagoon is a common stop during their long trip.

Hiking
in Korission lake
Explore the area and discover your own rare flora and fauna species in an once in a lifetime experience
Bioporos Organic Farm is located in a majestic area besides Korission lake and is the ideal base for hiking and exploring. The mapped paths around the lagoon constitute an extensive walking network of paths that connects the farm and the lagoon with the marvellous beaches of Issos and Chalikounas. Explore the Mediterranean cedar forest of Chalikounas and meet the wonderful and of excellent natural beauty area of the Lagoon while you discover paths that will lead you to golden beaches and breathtaking sunsets.
